What are the best software programs for animation and graphical design?
Just about every computer artist is able to make use of Adobe Photoshop... it great for beginners!
When it comes to animation, Adobe flash is an excellent software program to begin mastering computer animation and vector graphics.
When it comes to 3D computer animation, a lot of studios use Autodesk Maya 3D animation software. Maya is a very pricey software program designed for corporations, so you may not be able to get access to it.